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Your uterus has grown well into your abdomen -- the top of it probably reaches your belly button. From now on it will grow at about a centimetre per week. You may also notice some aching in your lower abdomen. It's nothing to be alarmed about -- it's just the stretching of your muscles and ligaments supporting your bump.

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Many pregnant women worry that they won't be able to cope with the pain of labour and childbirth. Some women consider an elective caesarean to avoid the problem completely, but this isn't necessarily a good idea as the risks with a caesarean

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involved, albeit after the birth. There are many effective forms of pain relief available in maternity hospitals . You could try some natural methods of pain relief first which can help women cope with the pain of labour without any drugs at all. The more you find out about what is available or what you can try, the more in control you will feel and the less worried you will be. Getting a good night's sleep when you're pregnant can be difficult, particularly if you have heartburn or indigestion. If that's the case then food will be the last thing on your mind, but some pregnant women wake up in the night with hunger pangs and have to have a midnight feast before they can get back to sleep. Another cause of disrupted nights may be your partner's elbow in your side because pregnancy can cause nasal congestion resulting in -- yes, you guessed it -- snoring. Follow our tips for a good night's sleep.

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Are long car trips safe during pregnancy? Go bananas! They're an excellent source of B vitamins, important for your baby's nervous system. Follow our easy tips for getting more fruit and vegetables into your diet. Read or sing to your baby now he can hear. It's a nice way for dad to get involved in the pregnancy too. Are all twin pregnancies high risk? Find out. Desperate for a soft boiled egg? Why it's safer to eat thoroughly-cooked eggs when you're pregnant. Find out if it is safe to cook in iron vessels Colostrum is the first milk your breasts produce during pregnancy. Some people refer to colostrum as "high octane" milk or "liquid gold". Find out why it is so important for your newborn. Eating well this week. Watch our prenatal yoga videos

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About five per cent of women of childbearing age have asthma. About one-third of women find their asthma actually gets better during pregnancy, another third don't notice any difference and the final third find it gets worse. It's safer to use the inhaler than for the asthma to be uncontrolled. Read more on asthma in pregnancy. Is it safe to use an asthma inhaler during pregnancy? Bab Ce e i : If a d eg d hi g f bab hi ee , wear

comfortable clothes that you feel good in. Choose fabrics that help keep you cool, and wear flat shoes with non-slip soles. You may need to buy a larger size bra now. Look for one with plenty of cotton in it for coolness, and wide straps to help support your growing bust.

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